Hospitality Management

Kristen Grusenmeyer smiles while interacting with a customer at her booth.

Nov. 12, 2026

CAFNR alumni showcase businesses at inaugural MizzouMade Holiday Market 

Kristen Grusenmeyer, BS '14, and Katlyn Garrett, BS '12, are two CAFNR alumni and business owners who participated in the event.
Addy Nichols, Isabella Burnine and Skylar Goodman stand together and smile in front of the Barnwarmin' setup inside Trowbridge Event Center.

Oct. 25, 2026

Bringin’ back Barnwarmin’: CAFNR students plan return of iconic tradition 

Three hospitality management students planned the return of Barnwarmin', a CAFNR tradition that took place for the first time in 22 years.

July 28, 2026

Former Litton Scholars discuss program impact on 50th anniversary of Jerry Litton’s death

Braden Havlik and Addy Nichols share their takeaways from the program as 2025-26 Litton Leadership Scholars.
Student members of the Mizzou chapter of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) pose with awards after placing second overall at the 2026 national competition.

July 16, 2026

CAFNR students place in top 10 in national floral design competition 

Students from several degree programs competed in the 2026 National American Institute of Floral Designers Student Competition.
Ben Laizerovich looking out window.

Feb. 26, 2026

Italy study abroad program cooks up unique opportunity for CAFNR student

As a senior studying hospitality management at the University of Missouri, making the choice to study abroad opened the door to possibilities Ben Laizerovich didn’t even know existed.  
Mary Margaret Garrett posing.

April 29, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Mary Margaret Garrett

Garrett is a senior graduating in May with a degree in hospitality management.
Tristan Smith posing.

April 28, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Tristan Smith

Smith is a senior graduating in May with a degree in hospitality management.
Kate Peterson posing.

April 28, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Kate Peterson

Peterson is a senior graduating in May with a degree in hospitality management.
Marta Cunningham smiling.

April 28, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Marta Cunningham

Cunningham is a senior graduating in May with a degree in hospitality management.
Clara Davis smiling.

April 28, 2025

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Q&A with Clara Davis

Davis is a senior graduating in May with a degree in hospitality management.